Primary responsibility for product research on functional aspect, including –omics study, biological and clinical study, and data analysis. Design and manage studies for ingredient/formula substantiation. Set up and manage collaboration and projects with both inside and outside partners. Deliver product information/science and technology to marketing and distributors. Leverage AI into research, development and science interpretation.
What you'll do:
- Responsible for the functional design and substantiation of current and future products.
- Responsible for product ideation/design incorporated with cutting-edge science and technology to meet a marketing niche, based upon well-defined marketing objectives.
- Responsible for proposal, executing, follow up, data analysis/data mining, concluding and publishing studies.
- Effectively communicate science aspects so development can incorporate into product formulations, and generate substantiation documents
- Work with Marketing department to prepare science and technical aspects of product claims and sales literature. Review and advise on marketing and sales material from scientific aspects.
- Evaluate unique raw materials and recommend potential sources from biological and pharmacological point of view. Proactively bring new and unique technologies/research areas to the team for evaluation.
- Assist studies and documents to register product.
- Keep current on new technologies and ingredients by meeting with vendors, reading trade journals, and Attending technical seminars and industry conferences.
- Demonstrates nutritional and biological expertise; deliver presentations and technical information for distributor product seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. both in English and in Chinese.
- Work effectively with outside researchers to complete studies or network to substantiate or develop new products.
- Effectively communicate (written and oral) to summarize research for manuscripts, posters, or patents.
- Learn and apply AI into above fields.
What you'll need:
- Ph.D. required
- Demonstrated creative initiative and innovation
- Good background in research (TCM, Pharmacology, animal studies, preclinical or clinical study), statistics and data analysis.
- Quik learning and have potential to integrate AI into day-to-day research and product support.
- Professional networks and resources of universities, institutes and CRO labs
- Teamwork and good communication skills
- Writing, speaking and presentation skills in both Mandarin and English.
- Keeps commitments and delivers under pressure.
- Takes calculated risks and appropriate initiative.
- Takes responsibility for job assignments and for errors.
- Demonstrated innovation in previous levels or in related schooling or other experience.
- Ability to present Nu Skin as a company of integrated beauty and wellness
- Good physiological and clinical knowledge
- Must travel in China with occasional travel to the United States.
Bonus points for:
- Understand nutrition supplement ingredients, regulations and have experience in the field
- Knowledge and experience in AI ; be able to apply AI in project /product design and data analysis.
- Knowledge in crossing areas like skin care, consumer experience or engineering.
Skills Required
- Ph.D. in a relevant field
- Good background in research (TCM, Pharmacology)
- Statistics and data analysis expertise
- Professional networks in universities or CRO labs
- Bilingual in Mandarin and English
What We Do
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) is a leading beauty and wellness company, powered by a dynamic affiliate opportunity platform. The company helps people live, look and feel their best with products that combine the best of science, technology and nature. Backed by more than 35 years of scientific research, Nu Skin develops innovative products including Nu Skin® personal care, Pharmanex® nutrition and the ageLOC® anti-aging brand which includes an award-winning line of beauty device systems. Nu Skin operates in approximately 50 markets worldwide in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Pacific. Rhyz Inc. is the company’s strategic investment arm that includes a collection of technology and manufacturing companies to support growth in the core Nu Skin business. Nu Skin is committed to sustainability, including global initiatives such as transitioning to reduced and sustainable packaging for all products by 2030. The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation also strives to improve children’s health, education and economic circumstances throughout the world. For more information, visit nuskin.com.
